In my several years of stay in the farmhouse, I’ve been friends and buddies with many of my co-teachers. Some of them I knew even before teaching while some I only met there for the first time. Others I only grew closer to after working with them. Others simply became friends as a result of spontaneity.

I guess it can’t be helped. The school is a small one, accommodating only as much as 2 sections per level with each section comprised of around 25-30 students. On the administrative side however, there are about 30 teachers, most of which attend the same meetings every Tuesday, eat the same food every lunch time, and see each other after almost every 45 minutes as we go from one class to the next.

Unfortunately, this group of teachers never stays the same for a long time. You see every year, a couple or more leave and get replaced by new ones. Even as early as now, I’ve already heard goodbyes from some of them.

So for now, although it pains me to say this, I’ll say goodbye… All that I wish for them is that they find whatever it is that they’re looking for. Actually, may we all find whatever we’re looking for, for that matter. Whatever it is (money, fame, glory, fulfillment, etc.) And to my friends / co-teachers heading for greener pasture, it was a pleasure and an honor working with you guys! So long mates! Goodbye friends… for now!